Scarlet our 1966 FJ45 LPB Restomod (1 Viewer)

[cppilot]

Thank you Michael, those mud flaps were on the truck when I bought many years ago. I think @cityracer has them.

 

[cppilot]

Bought a new shifting diagram plate to reflect the 5 speed and the twin sticks

 

[cppilot]

Need to get this painted and put on….keeps me from putting the original bezel on upside down

 

[cppilot]

We are having a warm spell here in Oregon, so I thought it would be a good time to start prepping and get some sound deadening in. Going to put it on the roof and back wall as well.

 

[cppilot]

Got some sound deadening in and boy has it made a difference. Still have more to do but definitely worth doing especially with the diesel. I will say that my arms and back know that I’ve had them working overtime…..

 

[cppilot]

The tranny hump was coated on the underside but I still may put some on top as well.

 

[Unimogguy]

Mark what brand sound deadening did you end up using?

 

[cppilot]

I used Noico mainly because it was a little less expensive and available. It went in really nice and I like the product.

 

[cppilot]

I will be using the Dynamat Hood liner Under the hood. I’ve read It has great thermo and acoustic properties. I think it comes in black and will look better when the hood is open as well. It also comes in different thicknesses. I was not concerned with the silver on the floor as it will be covered up eventually.

 

[cppilot]

I just received these little gems for my door pins from @SMG. I should receive my hood and windshield pins soon. What a great product, Thank you Steve for making these available to us.

 

[NYIronPig]

Work of art Mark!

 

[cppilot]

The pup is really liking his rides in the 45.

 

[Bear]

Two beauties, my friend !

 

[cppilot]

Thanks Michael, it took a while to finish this one up but it’s been totally worth it. We still have a few things to get done but I’m super happy with the outcome at this point..

Mark

 

[cppilot]

For those who have been asking about the noise level before and after the sound deadening, here’s what I have so far…

I have completed putting the first layer of Noico sound deadening on the floor, cab roof and back of the tub. I still need to put it on the back of the removable top and up a little further on the foot wells. Unfortunately I did not get readings before the deading.

I can say that it made a Hugh difference. the decibel readings are not that far off from some of the others with an F or 2F at 65MPH.

At idle ————73.6 dB

At 65MPH——-83.7 dB

At. 70MPH ——84.1 dB

 

[cppilot]

I still need to get the headliner in, more matting as well as some Dynaliner under the hood. I am surprised and extremely happy with the results. Not sure it’s much worse than my old F engine screaming along at 60 MPH.

 

[cppilot]

My wife had a specific tree and color in mind. So….I was on a mission to find a Scarlet Red Maple tree. Just what I needed, an excuse to drive Scarlet

 

[cppilot]

JACKPOT….a Scarlet Red Maple tree. Using the 45 for everyday pickup truck duties…Priceless.

 

[sofj45]

hopefully you took the long way to the nursery or you barely got it warmed up.

 

[cppilot]

Hey Mason, I did take the long way. I couldn’t just go to one nursery